FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was a history key but is implementing math expertise to consider to downplay the importance of Sunday’s heavily predicted matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany.
McDaniel instructed on Friday that beating the Chiefs at Deutsche Financial institution Park would basically amount of money to a “cool normal season win,” even however there are potential AFC playoff implications in a clash of two 6-2 teams.
“Quite literally, this is one-17th of the period. That’s how important it is,” he explained at a press conference before observe. “If it was Main League Baseball, it would be 10 game titles. That would be 5 games in the NBA.”
It is most vital to progress through the season, he additional.
“Does seven wins get you into the playoffs? Almost certainly not,” McDaniel stated.
The Chiefs have marketing and advertising rights in Germany and are hoping to win above regional enthusiasts, but McDaniel is carrying out a really fantastic job with an intercontinental attraction offensive of his possess.
His 1st feedback in Germany before in the 7 days were a social media hit, and he seemed shocked that he was the inspiration for some Halloween costumes.
McDaniel was questioned if he’d be interested in currently being coach of the U.S. flag football crew at the Olympics: “I’m just attempting not to get fired at my current position.”
The second-year Dolphins coach inspired a French reporter who asked a question in English not to apologize for having an accent “when you’re speaking your next or third language. Hats off to you. I know a single, and I’m not quite proud of that.”
Coaching in the first common-season NFL game in Frankfurt is an honor, he reported.
“It’s an fascinating prospect. I’ve in no way been to Europe — I’m a historical past significant. This is brilliant. Possibly I’ll get to see a sight in this article quickly,” McDaniel said.
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Still left tackle Terron Armstead could return from a knee injury sustained in Week 4 towards the Buffalo Charges. McDaniel said he’s “optimistic” about activating Armstead off wounded reserve.
Armstead’s progress has been “very encouraging” but they’ll assess his status immediately after exercise.
WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring) was added to the injuries checklist Thursday and McDaniel was self-assured the veteran will perform.
“He felt a little some thing. It wasn’t a comprehensive personal injury so we’re going to check it out right now and see how it goes. Optimistic with him,” McDaniel said.
OL Rob Hunt (hamstring) was dominated out.
